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COLUMBIANA -- James "Jim" Harold Mong, 74, was born Aug. 31, 1946, in Blue Ridge, Ga. and died on March 8, 2021, at his home in Columbiana.
He was a graduate of East Palestine High School, and attended The Ohio State University and Pittsburgh School of Mortuary Science.
He worked alongside George Seederly and later Mark Beck, operating Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Homes until his retirement in 1998.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Janet Gregg Mong; two children, Daniel Mong (Kandis) of Moreland, Ga., and Angie Mong Haustein (Hans) of North Little Rock, Ark.; and three grandchildren, Reagan and Brody Mong and Paul Haustein. He also leaves behind four siblings, Joseph Mong of Salem, Ken Mong of St. Augustine, Fla., Linda Edwards (Dave) of Kenley, N.C., and Sam Mong (Kim) of Salem; 22 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Mong; mother, Lela Mong Covert; and sister, Brenda Mong Dolan.
He was an active member of the community by serving in Columbiana Jaycees, Beaver Township Ruritan, and South Range Booster Club, as well as coaching little league baseball. He donated his time to community building projects and hurricane and tornado response teams. Jim's greatest joy was being with his wife, Janet, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021, at the Columbiana Church of Christ, 191 East State Route 14. There will be a private funeral service on Saturday with burial to follow at Columbiana Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that material tributes may be made to The Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team, 9285 S. State Route 202, Tipp City, Ohio 45371
Due to COVID-19, social distancing and mask protocol will be observed.
Arrangements were made by the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. Sign the register and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.
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